Advertisement In the heart of what used to be China’s industrial hub lie the remnants of a long-forgotten era. The northeastern territories, comprising the three provinces Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang, form the Rust Belt, a region of chronic economic decline. Once hailed as the cornerstone of progress for a developing Chinese nation and dotted with … Read more
Advertisement The Chinese government’s censorship of news and commentary related to the country’s slowing economy has made international headlines in recent weeks. This may be because financial or economic information is typically perceived as being less politically sensitive than discussions about democracy or human rights in China. But the latest spate of economic censorship is … Read more
China Power | Environment | East Asia The urban poor living away from the city center are the most likely to suffer under extreme heat – and also the ones most likely to face it. Advertisement The temperature in Beijing tipped into the 30s this week, hitting a high of 35 degrees Celsius today in a city that is … Read more